Update on Security Breach involving Canvas - Canvas

As of the evening of Friday, May 8, Canvas is accessible to Rutgers users. OIT will continue to monitor closely as we work to restore our normal operations following the Canvas global outage. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 833-OIT-HELP and choose option 7.

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Update on Security Breach involving Canvas

Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, reports that it has reached an agreement with the unauthorized threat actor involved in the Canvas global security incident. According to Instructure, the data in the incident was returned to the company, and copies were destroyed. Instructure’s investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Canvas at Rutgers remains available, operational, and safe to use. Some tools are still being restored, as we noted in yesterday’s alert update. Additional information will be provided when available.

We recognize this incident has come at a particularly challenging time in the academic year, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to address this issue and provide the technology needed by faculty and students. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Information Technology Help Desk by calling 833-OIT-HELP and choosing option 7.